Raipur - In the Panchjanya Conclave 'Danteshwari Dialogue' organized at Mayfair Lake Resort in the capital Naya Raipur, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai shared his views on several topics including the two-year tenure of the state government, development in Bastar and Surguja regions, Naxal eradication, industrial investment, women empowerment and new technology-based development model. During the program, he gave simple and clear answers to various questions and informed about the government's plans and the upcoming roadmap. 

** Women empowerment is the biggest achievement 

The Chief Minister said that in two years, the Mahatari Vandan Yojana has become the biggest medium of women empowerment. 70 lakh women are being given an honorarium of Rs 1000 every month, which has brought positive changes in nutrition, children's education and domestic needs of the families. 

** Tech-Driven Chhattisgarh - Special provisions in the new Industrial Policy 

He informed that a new industrial policy has been implemented in Chhattisgarh, which gives special importance to employment. Furthermore, the new industrial policy includes attractive grants, a single window system, and more than 250 ease-of-doing-business reforms to attract investment. As a result, investment proposals worth approximately ₹8 lakh crore have been received so far. The new industrial policy encourages new-generation industries such as IT, AI, green tech, and semiconductors. Work is underway to develop Nava Raipur as an IT hub, semiconductor plant, and AI data center park.

 ** Bastar's development – ​​a balanced model of local identity and modern opportunities 

The Chief Minister stated that Bastar's development will be based on a balance between preserving local culture and incorporating modern amenities. A special focus is being placed on agriculture, irrigation, organic farming, forest produce processing, tourism, and local employment. 

** Better facilities for forest produce collectors 

 The income of collectors is increasing due to the expansion of Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana and forest produce based processing. 

** The 'Social Psychological Turn' against Naxalism

The Chief Minister said that the Naxal victims' journey to Delhi to speak out was a historic step. This instilled great confidence in the people of Bastar and exposed the true face of Maoist violence to the nation.

 ** Strict action against conversion and emphasis on cultural protection 

He said that strict action is being taken continuously to stop conversions due to inducement or pressure. Preparations are also being made to bring a bill in the Assembly for this. 

** Rapid improvement in education, health and digital connectivity in tribal areas 

The Chief Minister said that the quality of education has improved rapidly in Bastar and Surguja through installation of mobile towers, re-opening and rationalization of schools. 

** Rehabilitation and expansion of facilities in Naxal-affected areas

 Under the Niyada Nella Nar Scheme, Aadhar Card, Ayushman Card, KCC Card, electricity, water, road and other facilities are being rapidly provided in Naxal affected areas.

 ** Successful implementation of guarantees in two years

 The Chief Minister said that most of the guarantees announced by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi have been fulfilled. These include the approval of 18 lakh houses, better support prices for farmers, the Mahatari Vandan Yojana, increased compensation for tendu leaf collectors, transparency in recruitment examinations, etc. Furthermore, a decisive attack has been made on Maoism in the state. 

Raigarh. The big breaking news from Raigarh right now—a sensational firing incident inside an RPF post at 4 a.m.!
A head constable shot his fellow head constable while on duty. The deceased head constable, P.K. Mishra, died on the spot. The accused constable, K.S. Lader, was immediately arrested by the police. Upon receiving information about the incident, Raigarh SP Divyang Patel reached the spot and began investigating the matter.

A shooting inside an RPF post in Raigarh at around 4 a.m. caused a commotion. While on duty, Head Constable K.S. Lader shot his fellow Head Constable P.K. Mishra with his service revolver, killing him on the spot. The accused, Lader, has been taken into custody and is being interrogated. Given the seriousness of the matter, Raigarh SP Divyang Patel immediately arrived at the RPF post and assessed the situation.

CG Weather Update:  The weather in Chhattisgarh is constantly changing. The impact of the Ditwah storm, which was currently affecting Chhattisgarh, has weakened from a depression to a low-pressure area. Temperatures are expected to rise again in two days. The mercury will drop by one to three degrees. Currently, the minimum temperature in the entire state, including Surguja, is not below normal. Now, a change in the direction of the wind coming into the state is likely. This is expected to cause another drop in the nighttime minimum temperature. It is estimated that the mercury will drop below normal from Thursday night, leading to an increasing effect of the cold.

SECL Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) Harish Duhan paid a courtesy call on Forest and Climate Change Minister Kedar Kashyap today at his residence and office in Naya Raipur. SECL Director (HR) Mr. Biranchi Das was also present during the visit.

During the meeting, Forest Minister Mr. Kashyap was briefed by CMD Mr. Duhan on SECL's nation-building, energy security, and CSR-based development projects in Chhattisgarh. He assured that SECL will continue to work tirelessly for the overall development of the state and the upliftment of communities. Minister Mr. Kedar Kashyap praised SECL's contributions and stated that the company is playing a vital role in the state's social and economic development.

CG Accident:  Late last night, a speeding Hiva trailer hit a young man riding a scooter at Water World Chowk on Circuit House Road in Raigarh. Bhuvan Shrivas, who was seriously injured in the accident, died during treatment at Jindal Hospital. The accused driver fled the scene. Upon receiving information about the incident, City Kotwali Police Station in-charge Sukhnandan Patel immediately arrived at the scene.

Bilaspur:  A horrific road accident occurred in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. A Deep Travels passenger bus traveling from Marwahi to Bilaspur lost control due to potholes and dilapidated road conditions and overturned into a ditch. 19-year-old Yashpal Singh died in the accident, while half a dozen passengers were seriously injured. Police and ambulances arrived at the scene and began rescue operations.

Raipur. In the cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai at Mantralaya Mahanadi Bhawan here today, apart from giving concession in electricity bills to domestic electricity consumers of the state, other important decisions were taken –

aipur. Following the instructions of Collector Kondagaon in the monthly review meeting of the District Water and Sanitation Mission, the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department has taken strict action after negligence, slow progress and poor quality were found in the ongoing works under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The department has cancelled a total of 37 works of 19 contractors with immediate effect, whose estimated cost is approximately Rs 31.17 crore.

The Executive Engineer of the Public Health Engineering Department said that many contractors did not start the work or did not show the expected progress, while at many places the construction of water tanks and water supply as well as bore mining work were not done, in view of these serious irregularities the department has taken this strict step.

The tender for the remaining work of the cancelled contracts, involving security deposit of about Rs 23.38 lakh of the contractors, is also under process. Apart from this, the security deposit will also be confiscated and these contractors will be banned (blacklisted) from participating in the upcoming tenders.

Cancelled works of these firms

The department has cancelled the works of M/s Aditi Infrabuild, Shrig Construction in Shailendra Singh Bhadoria, M/s Kisan Borewells, K.G.N. Construction, M/s Aakar Construction, Shri Mahesh Vidwani, M/s Aadhar Construction, M/s Kritisha Incorporation, Merarch Greenworld Solar Wares Pvt. Ltd., GRD Buildcon, M/s R.M. Dealers, M/s Brahmesh Construction, M/s MD Services, M/s Shubham Construction, M/s Basant Kumar Sahu, M/s Vienna Infra Telecom, M/s Bharat Infra, M/s Goyal Agency.

Janjgir Champa. Sad news has emerged from the Janjgir Champa district of Chhattisgarh. Two innocent children have drowned in a well-like pit in the village of Kanai. The family is inconsolable and inconsolable since the incident. Police are investigating the matter. The incident occurred in the City Kotwali police station area.

The names of the deceased children are being told as Asmita Darvesh (6 years), father Chhatraprakash and Princy Darvesh (4 years), father Chandraprakash. Both the girls fell into an open well while playing in the backyard of the house. When the family members did not see the children, they searched around and when they could not find them, they searched the well. Only then both were found in the well. The family members immediately brought them to Janjgir district hospital for treatment, where the doctors declared both of them dead after examination. The family members are in a bad state crying due to this heart-wrenching incident.

Keshkal.  These days the process of SIR (Special Intensive Review) is going on in Chhattisgarh. The administration is working on war footing for this. In such a situation, new stories are also coming out from different areas of the state. One such interesting story has come out from Keshkal. Where in the year 2012, a minor girl, under stress due to family problems, left her home and went to Raipur. After searching for her whereabouts for years, the family members had given up all hope of finding her. But now when the documents for SIR were required, her daughter Sunita Yadav has returned to her home after almost 13 years.

 Raipur, December 2, 2025: The Chhattisgarh Raj Bhavan will now be known as "Lok Bhavan." According to a letter issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, the Governor's Secretary, Dr. C.R. Prasanna, issued an order today to change the name of the Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan.

The Governor's Secretary stated that the Governors' Conference in 2024 had suggested renaming the Raj Bhavans as Lok Bhavans. Accordingly, in compliance with a letter issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the name Raj Bhavan will now be read and written as Lok Bhavan for all official purposes.

Kondagaon. A shocking case has come to light from Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon district, which has brought shame to the brother-sister relationship. Here, a brother raped his own sister. Furthermore, the victim has given birth to a newborn. Police have arrested the accused brother.

The case is from the Makdi police station area of ​​the district. The accused brother has been identified as Sagauram Sori, the victim's stepbrother. Sagauram Sori raped his sister. Following the rape, the victim became pregnant and gave birth to a child.

The victim gave birth to a child

The incident came to light when the victim gave birth to a child eight to nine months after the rape. Upon questioning, she revealed that her stepbrother had assaulted her. A police complaint was filed. The police registered a case and began investigating the matter.

The accused was arrested by the police

Taking the matter seriously, the police immediately arrested the accused, Saguram Sori. He was then interrogated. He confessed to the crime. Following the interrogation, the police arrested the accused, Saguram Sori, and presented him to the court on judicial remand, from where he was sent to jail.

Korba. A case of suicide has been reported from Korba district of Chhattisgarh. A 50-year-old man has committed suicide by hanging himself. His wife had died three months ago, leaving him depressed. He ended his life in despair. Upon receiving information about the incident, police arrived at the scene and sent the body to the hospital.

According to the information, Kitab Singh, 50 years old, father of late Puran Singh, resident of village Baisemar under Chaitma outpost area, has embraced death by hanging himself in his house. On receiving information about the incident, the police team reached the spot and during preliminary investigation, it was found that Kitab Singh's wife Kamalabai had died of illness three months ago. After the death of his wife, Kitab was often silent and used to stay alone at home. It is said that Kitab Singh has embraced death by hanging himself in his house. At present, the police have started investigation by establishing a case in the matter.

Raigarh. CM Vishnudev Sai's visit to Raigarh today will be special for the district, as the Chief Minister will attend the annual convention of the All India Kanwar Samaj, held on Govardhanpur Road in Boiradadar, at around 1:30 pm. During this grand event, the Chief Minister will also inaugurate a new community hall constructed at a cost of 30 lakh rupees. This hall has been a long-standing demand of the community, and the local community is excited to see it finally fulfilled.

The program will be presided over by Dr. Nandkumar Sai, former Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes and a prominent figure in the Kanwar community. Kaushalya Sai, Bharat Sai, Anantram Pankra, Swadha Sai, and Shanta Sai will be present as special guests. The presence of these esteemed guests will further enhance the significance of the event.

National, state, and district-level officials of the Kanwar community from Surguja, Balrampur, Jashpur, Bilaspur, Raipur, and Sundargarh district of Odisha will also attend the conference in large numbers. A large number of ordinary citizens are also expected to attend, transforming the event into a major social celebration.

CM Vishnudev Sai's visit to Raigarh is being seen as an important step towards the development of the Kanwar community and the fulfillment of their long-pending demands. The community hopes that such initiatives will continue in the future.

00 Foundation Day of 6 states and union territories celebrated at Raj Bhavan
Raipur. Under the chief patronage of Governor Ramen Deka, the foundation day of 6 states and union territories was celebrated at Raj Bhavan. On this occasion, Deka said that national unity binds the diversities of states together. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Abhiyan, started with the inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a strong symbol of this unity and cultural prosperity.
Speaking at the foundation day celebrations held at the Chhattisgarh Mandapam in Raj Bhavan, Governor Ramen Deka said on the occasion of the foundation day of the states and union territories of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Lakshadweep and Puducherry that despite differences in languages, costumes, food habits, art and traditions, our soul is one. This diversity makes India unique in the world. Under the Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat program of the Central Government, all states celebrate each other's foundation day to promote the spirit of unity in diversity. In this series, the foundation day of these states was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Chhattisgarh Mandapam in Raj Bhavan today.
The Vijayanagara Empire elevated art and architecture.
The Governor stated that India is not merely a geographical entity but a vibrant confluence of thousands of years of civilization, culture, tradition, and values. Mr. Deka highlighted the characteristics of various states. He stated that the state of Karnataka is a confluence of ancient heritage and modern technology. Just as the Vijayanagara Empire elevated art and architecture in the past, Bengaluru has today become India's IT hub. Karnataka is rich in natural beauty and culture, as well as language and literature. 
Sangam literature enriched Indian knowledge.
The Governor stated that Tamil Nadu is the center of India's Dravidian civilization. This land of Tamil Nadu, one of India's oldest languages, is world-renowned for its magnificent temple architecture, Bharatanatyam dance, music, and rich literary tradition. Texts like Sangam literature and Thirukkural have enriched Indian knowledge. Tamil Nadu plays a leading role in the country's progress. The state has made significant contributions to the Indian freedom struggle. After Karnataka, Tamil Nadu is the largest information technology (IT) development region in the country.
Our buildings symbolize our nation's pride.
The Governor said that Delhi is not only our capital but also the heart of the country. It is the land where history has taken a turn. India's history breathes in its streets, whether it is the story of ancient Indraprastha or the freedom struggle of modern India. The Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Parliament House, India Gate—these are not just buildings but symbols of our nation's pride. Cultural diversity is visible in every street and neighborhood. 
Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh are states rich in natural wealth 
. Deka said that Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh were established simultaneously. Both states share many similarities, including a large portion of their population living in rural areas, and agriculture is their primary source of livelihood. Uttarakhand is characterized by its Himalayan peaks, rivers, and dense forests, while Chhattisgarh is also a state rich in forests, rivers, mountains, and natural wealth. Both states face similar challenges for sustainable development and ecological balance.
Beautiful beaches and glimpses of the civilization of that time in Puducherry, and rich in biodiversity in Lakshadweep.
The Governor stated that Puducherry is renowned for its French architecture, spiritual atmosphere, and cultural syncretism. In ancient times, Puducherry was a major trade hub with France. Today, many tourists visit to witness its beautiful beaches and glimpses of that civilization. Lakshadweep, a precious island group located in the Indian Ocean, is known for its blue waters, clean beaches, and rich biodiversity. Today, when the entire world is grappling with the challenge of environmental crisis, the lifestyle of Lakshadweep inspires us to live in balance with nature. 
Diversity is India's true strength.
The Governor stated that the diversity of all these regions is India's true strength. The Ek Bharat Shreshtha program is a powerful means to strengthen this spirit. Today, as the country moves towards the goal of a self-reliant India, a developed India by 2047, we must further strengthen the contributions of these states and union territories. He urged people to do at least one act that serves humanity. He also shared messages about the environment and cleanliness.
Students from universities presented colourful cultural programmes based on the culture and folk traditions of various states.
Representatives from various states and union territories highlighted the specialities, traditions and culture of their states. Secretary to the Governor, Dr. C.R. Prasanna also highlighted the specialities of Tamil Nadu. Students from various universities presented colourful cultural programmes based on the culture and folk traditions of various states. Yakshagana (Yakshagana) from Karnataka, folk dances from Tamil Nadu, Punjab folk dances from Delhi, Gaupati folk dance from Uttarakhand, Chhadi dance from Lakshadweep and Gardi dances from Puducherry captivated the guests. 
The Governor presented State Gamchha and mementos to the representatives of the states. The
representatives from various states were also honoured by presenting mementos to the Governor on behalf of their states. MLA Purandar Mishra, Mayor Mrs. Meenal Choubey, Secretary to the Governor, Dr. C.R. Other officials including Prasanna and youth, women and dignitaries from all these states were present in large numbers.